The height at which the weight of a body becomes \(\left ( \frac{1}{16} \right )^\mathrm{th}\) of its weight on the surface of the earth (radius \(R\)) is:
1. \(5R\)
2. \(15R\)
3. \(3R\)
4. \(4R\)

Subtopic:  Acceleration due to Gravity |
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AIPMT - 2012
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A body projected vertically from the earth reaches a height equal to earth’s radius before returning to the earth. The power exerted by the gravitational force:

1. is greatest at the instant just before the body hits the earth.
2. remains constant throughout.
3. is greatest at the instant just after the body is projected.
4. is greatest at the highest position of the body.

Subtopic:  Acceleration due to Gravity |
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AIPMT - 2011
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The dependence of acceleration due to gravity \('g'\) on the distance \('r'\) from the centre of the earth, assumed to be a sphere of radius \(R\) of uniform density, is as shown in figure below:

(a) (b)
(c) (d)


                    
The correct figure is:
1. \(a\)

2. \(b\)

3. \(c\)

4. \(d\)

Subtopic:  Acceleration due to Gravity |
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AIPMT - 2010
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